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About Novogest 10 Tablet

Novogest 10 Tablet  refers to the class of drugs known as steroid hormones. It is also combined with estrogens for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women and low sex hormone levels in women. Infertility is the inability to conceive within 12 months. On the other hand, Premenstrual syndrome comprises signs and symptoms like mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability, and depression. It occurs during certain days of the menstrual period in females, generally just before their menses.

Novogest 10 Tablet is a female hormone that controls women's ovulation and menstruation. Novogest 10 Tablet causes secretive changes in the uterus's endometrium lining, promotes the breast's development, relaxes the uterus, blocks the maturation and release of the follicle, and retains pregnancy.

Your doctor will advise your dose and how often you need to take this medication based on your medical condition. While using this medicine, you may sometimes have breast tenderness, swelling in other parts of the body, headaches, migraines, mood swings, depression, acne, tummy (abdominal) pain, back pain, and vaginal bleeding. Most of these side effects of Novogest 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using Novogest 10 Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots. Make sure that before taking this medicine, you inform your doctor if you have had breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, liver disease, or any other health problems. If you are taking any other medicine or are allergic to any medication, please inform your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any unpleasant side effects. Novogest 10 Tablet should not be used if you have heart disease or dementia because this medicine may increase your risk of developing these conditions.

Uses of Novogest 10 Tablet

Infertility, Prevention of miscarriages, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Irregular menses cycle, Dysmenorrhoea( painful periods),  Endometriosis (A disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus), Treatment of threatened and habitual abortion associated with proven progesterone deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits

Novogest 10 Tablet is a female hormone that regulates ovulation and menstruation in women. It helps in maintaining a healthy womb lining during the pregnancy stage. Novogest 10 Tablet helps initiate the menses cycle (periods) in women who have not yet reached menopause. Besides this, it prevents overgrowth of the uterus in postmenopausal women who take estrogen as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Novogest 10 Tablet is used to regulate the uterine lining in postmenopausal women receiving estrogens who have not removed their uterus through surgery. It also helps treat amenorrhea (cessation or irregular menses cycle for more than three months). It is also given in combination with estrogens as part of menopausal replacement therapy. The injection form of Novogest 10 Tablet is prescribed for treating abnormal uterine bleeding along with irregular or ceased menstrual cycles. The intravaginal gel form of Novogest 10 Tablet assists in reproductive technology for infertile women with progesterone deficiency or irregular or ceased menstrual cycle. The vaginal insert form of Novogest 10 Tablet supports early pregnancy and implantation of an embryo in the uterus. Off-label use of Novogest 10 Tablet helps in reducing the risk of preterm birth.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Novogest 10 Tablet

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bloating
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Depression
  • Breast tenderness
  • Hot flushes
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Joint pain
  • Urinary problems
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue or extreme tiredness
  • Somnolence or sleepiness
  • Vaginal haemorrhage
  • Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)

Drug Warnings

Novogest 10 Tablet with estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Using Novogest 10 Tablet with estrogens may increase the chance of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots. In some cases, using Novogest 10 Tablet with estrogen may produce dementia among women aged 65 and older. Do not use Novogest 10 Tablet if you are allergic to peanuts, have unusual vaginal bleeding, have had any cancer (breast or uterus cancer), or undergoing estrogen plus progestin treatment. Tell your doctor before using the Novogest 10 Tablet if you have had a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, liver problems, kidney problems, pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant, asthma (wheezing), epilepsy (seizures), diabetes, migraine, endometriosis, lupus, heart problems, thyroid, or have high calcium levels in your blood. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. If you are using Novogest 10 Tablet before any lab tests or biopsies, tell your doctor about this, as it can affect the report values. Patients with rare hereditary problems like galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take the Novogest 10 Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: This medicine may interact with medications, including anticonvulsants (e.g. acetazolamide, carbamazepine), anti-infectives (e.g. metronidazole, clindamycin), and certain herbal preparations (e.g. Ginkgo Biloba).

Drug-Food Interactions: Novogest 10 Tablet may interact with grapefruit or grapefruit juice and St. John’s wort plant (used for anti-depression). 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Novogest 10 Tablet may interact with disease conditions, including breast cancer, liver disease, thromboembolism, depression, fluid retention (oedema), glucose intolerance, retinal thrombosis (blocked vein of the retina of the eye), thyroid disease, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), uterine bleeding, ovarian cyst, and weight gain (obesity).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACETAZOLAMIDE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • CLINDAMYCIN
  • GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise and physical activity to minimize hot flushes and improve sleep. Besides this, weight-bearing exercises can help in making your bones strong. Aerobics, yoga, and activities like tai chi may help relax the body and mind.
  • Try to wear loose clothes before going to bed and sleep in a cool, well-ventilated room. Doing this can prevent symptoms of hot flushes and night sweats. Take a minimum sleep of 8 hours. 
  • Avoid or limit intake of caffeine-containing beverages, alcohol, and spicy food, as these are known triggering agents for hot flushes.
  • Try to be stress-free to improve your mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations. 
  • Quit smoking as it will help to reduce hot flushes and your risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Female Infertility: When a woman is not able to become pregnant within a year of trying. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is classified under infertility.

 

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): It is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause. It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach menopause.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is the name for the symptoms women can experience in the weeks before their menses period. Each woman's symptoms are different and can vary from month to month. The most common symptoms of PMS include mood swings, feeling upset, anxious or irritable, tiredness, breast tenderness, headaches, etc.

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About Novogest 10 Tablet

Novogest 10 Tablet  refers to the class of drugs known as steroid hormones. It is also combined with estrogens for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women and low sex hormone levels in women. Infertility is the inability to conceive within 12 months. On the other hand, Premenstrual syndrome comprises signs and symptoms like mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability, and depression. It occurs during certain days of the menstrual period in females, generally just before their menses.

Novogest 10 Tablet is a female hormone that controls women's ovulation and menstruation. Novogest 10 Tablet causes secretive changes in the uterus's endometrium lining, promotes the breast's development, relaxes the uterus, blocks the maturation and release of the follicle, and retains pregnancy.

Your doctor will advise your dose and how often you need to take this medication based on your medical condition. While using this medicine, you may sometimes have breast tenderness, swelling in other parts of the body, headaches, migraines, mood swings, depression, acne, tummy (abdominal) pain, back pain, and vaginal bleeding. Most of these side effects of Novogest 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using Novogest 10 Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots. Make sure that before taking this medicine, you inform your doctor if you have had breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, liver disease, or any other health problems. If you are taking any other medicine or are allergic to any medication, please inform your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any unpleasant side effects. Novogest 10 Tablet should not be used if you have heart disease or dementia because this medicine may increase your risk of developing these conditions.

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Composition :

DYDROGESTERONE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Walter Bushnell

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No 26, Institutional Area, Sector 32 Gurugram (Delhi Ncr), Haryana - 122001, India
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FAQs

Abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular or missed periods (amenorrhea), abdominal pain during pregnancy, and frequent miscarriages are the signs of low progesterone. Additionally, low progesterone levels lead to high levels of estrogen, and women can have decreased sex drive (libido), weight gain, or gallbladder problems.

Yes, Novogest 10 Tablet might cause ovarian cysts. These are small fluid-filled sacs that can occur on ovaries. These are harmless. They disappear without treatment.

Novogest 10 Tablet helps in preparing the endometrium potential for pregnancy after ovulation. It thickens the lining of the endometrium to accept a fertilized egg. It also prevents muscle contractions of the uterus that would reject an egg in the uterus. So, if the body has a high progesterone level, ovulation will not occur then.

Yes, Novogest 10 Tablet may cause weight gain. It can be due to water retention. If you feel that you are gaining a lot of weight while taking Novogest 10 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Yes, Novogest 10 Tablet can be taken every day. This medicine is prescribed once daily, preferably in the evening or at bedtime. Please take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor.

Yes, Novogest 10 Tablet is used to prevent habitual miscarriage and regular abortion. Your doctor will decide whether you should continue or stop taking Novogest 10 Tablet . Do not take medication of your own or self-medicate.

Yes, Novogest 10 Tablet is synthetic or man-made progesterone, which is very similar to progesterone made by your body. It is taken in various gynaecological problems when your body is unable to make a sufficient amount of natural progesterone.

The most common side effects of Novogest 10 Tablet are migraines/headaches, nausea, menstrual disorders and breast pain/tenderness.

There is no clinical evidence that Novogest 10 Tablet decreases fertility at therapeutic doses. However, taking it only after consulting any obstetrician/gynaecologist is better.

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Pregnancy

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Novogest 10 Tablet can be safely used in pregnant women. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them. If you have any concerns regarding this, discuss them with the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

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Novogest 10 Tablet should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them. Please consult your doctor.

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It is advised to drive with caution after taking Novogest 10 Tablet as it may interfere with driving capabilities. It can make you feel drowsy.

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Liver

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Limited information was available for the use of Novogest 10 Tablet in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Novogest 10 Tablet in patients with liver impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

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Limited information was available for the use of Novogest 10 Tablet in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Novogest 10 Tablet in patients with kidney impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

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Novogest 10 Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

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Last Updated

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Uses of Novogest 10 Tablet

Infertility, Prevention of miscarriages, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Irregular menses cycle, Dysmenorrhoea( painful periods),  Endometriosis (A disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus), Treatment of threatened and habitual abortion associated with proven progesterone deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits

Novogest 10 Tablet is a female hormone that regulates ovulation and menstruation in women. It helps in maintaining a healthy womb lining during the pregnancy stage. Novogest 10 Tablet helps initiate the menses cycle (periods) in women who have not yet reached menopause. Besides this, it prevents overgrowth of the uterus in postmenopausal women who take estrogen as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Novogest 10 Tablet is used to regulate the uterine lining in postmenopausal women receiving estrogens who have not removed their uterus through surgery. It also helps treat amenorrhea (cessation or irregular menses cycle for more than three months). It is also given in combination with estrogens as part of menopausal replacement therapy. The injection form of Novogest 10 Tablet is prescribed for treating abnormal uterine bleeding along with irregular or ceased menstrual cycles. The intravaginal gel form of Novogest 10 Tablet assists in reproductive technology for infertile women with progesterone deficiency or irregular or ceased menstrual cycle. The vaginal insert form of Novogest 10 Tablet supports early pregnancy and implantation of an embryo in the uterus. Off-label use of Novogest 10 Tablet helps in reducing the risk of preterm birth.

Side effects of Novogest 10 Tablet
  • Vaginal bleeding can be abnormal if it is not related to menstruation, and needs immediate attention and cannot be ignored.
  • Get a physical examination and follow your doctor's instructions to get relief from bleeding.
  • Avoid using vaginal sprays or perfumed soaps that increase itching and irritation.
  • Prefer practicing yoga and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety, as it can worsen vaginal bleeding.
  • Take a balanced diet and manage your weight.
  • Call and consult your doctor if you observe prolonged and unusual bleeding during menstruation cycle.
  • Drink more fluids and your doctor may prescribe a suitable medication to reduce the bleeding.
  • Ensure to use the right hygiene products to prevent leakage and discomfort.
  • Keep your skin clean by gently washing your face two times daily and after sweating. Choose a mild and non-abrasive cleanser.
  • Use gentle alcohol-free skin care products. Avoid products that might irritate your skin such as exfoliants, astringents and toners.
  • Acne may also occur due to oil in the hair. Thus, if you have oily hair, shampoo more frequently than you do now and keep your hair away from face.
  • Keep your hands off your face as touching face throughout the day might worsen acne. Also, do not pick, squeeze or pop acne as it will prolong the healing process and increase the risk of dark spots and scarring.
  • Avoid tanning by applying a broad spectrum sunscreen and wearing sun-protective clothing when outdoors.
  • Eat fiber-rich foods, fruits, and vegetables, and track your food intake to monitor calorie consumption.
  • Limit takeout and restaurant meals, and weigh yourself weekly to stay motivated.
  • Build balanced meals, allow yourself to enjoy treats in moderation, and prioritize sleep and stress management through exercise and relaxation techniques.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Novogest 10 Tablet with estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Using Novogest 10 Tablet with estrogens may increase the chance of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots. In some cases, using Novogest 10 Tablet with estrogen may produce dementia among women aged 65 and older. Do not use Novogest 10 Tablet if you are allergic to peanuts, have unusual vaginal bleeding, have had any cancer (breast or uterus cancer), or undergoing estrogen plus progestin treatment. Tell your doctor before using the Novogest 10 Tablet if you have had a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, liver problems, kidney problems, pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant, asthma (wheezing), epilepsy (seizures), diabetes, migraine, endometriosis, lupus, heart problems, thyroid, or have high calcium levels in your blood. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. If you are using Novogest 10 Tablet before any lab tests or biopsies, tell your doctor about this, as it can affect the report values. Patients with rare hereditary problems like galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take the Novogest 10 Tablet .

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACETAZOLAMIDE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • CLINDAMYCIN
  • GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise and physical activity to minimize hot flushes and improve sleep. Besides this, weight-bearing exercises can help in making your bones strong. Aerobics, yoga, and activities like tai chi may help relax the body and mind.
  • Try to wear loose clothes before going to bed and sleep in a cool, well-ventilated room. Doing this can prevent symptoms of hot flushes and night sweats. Take a minimum sleep of 8 hours. 
  • Avoid or limit intake of caffeine-containing beverages, alcohol, and spicy food, as these are known triggering agents for hot flushes.
  • Try to be stress-free to improve your mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations. 
  • Quit smoking as it will help to reduce hot flushes and your risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Female Infertility: When a woman is not able to become pregnant within a year of trying. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is classified under infertility.

 

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): It is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause. It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach menopause.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is the name for the symptoms women can experience in the weeks before their menses period. Each woman's symptoms are different and can vary from month to month. The most common symptoms of PMS include mood swings, feeling upset, anxious or irritable, tiredness, breast tenderness, headaches, etc.

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